How to Get from Ho Chi Minh City to Can Tho?

Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) is the biggest city in South Vietnam. Can Tho is a big city located in the Mekong Delta on the right bank of the Hau River. The distance from Saigon to Can Tho is about 169km. There are many routes to get from Saigon to Can Tho. In addition, the traffic situation is not too complicated so that you can make transfers easily. It will take about 3 to 4 hours to travel this distance. To get from Saigon to Can Tho, visitors can choose from the following means:

1. From Ho Chi Minh City to Can Tho by local bus

This is the popular means of transportation with many buses from Ho Chi Minh City to Can Tho every day:

• Ticket price: 120.000 – 200.000 VND/pax
• Travel time: 3-4 hours
• Departure time: 7.00 AM to 10.00 PM, every 30 minutes
• Pick-up point in Ho Chi Minh City: Mien Tay bus station
• Drop off point in Can Tho: Can Tho bus station
• Advantages: low cost, many buses to choose
• Disadvantages: have to take a taxi between the hotel and the bus station. Could not communicate with the driver in case of trouble as he could not speak English. Not many foreign tourists choose this means

>>> Reference to book local bus ticket at bus station or website: vexere.com

Some bus companies: Phuong Trang, Hoang Long, Vu Linh…

2. From Ho Chi Minh City to Can Tho by tourist bus

In contrast to the local bus, the high-quality tourist buses offer greater convenience and comfort: high-class leather furniture, Wi-Fi, USB ports, and electric ports… The tourist buses will pick up passengers in some places in the Old Quarter or one meeting point in the city center, so it is easy to go there by taxi.

• Price: 200.000 – 290.000 VND/pax
• Travel time: 3 -4 hours
• Time schedule: The earliest one at 5.00 AM and the latest one at 10.00 PM (Every 1 hour)
• Advantages: clean, luxurious, and not many passengers in the bus (9-13 pax/bus)
• Disadvantages: Not proactive in terms of time or travel route.

>>> Reference to book local bus ticket at bus station or website: vexere.com

>>> Some tourist bus companies for reference:

Vũ Linh Limousine

• Ticket price: 200.000 VND
• Departure time in Saigon: from 3.00 AM to 8.00 PM daily. Every 1 hour – 1 bus
• Travel time: 3.5 – 4 hours
• Pick up point: Saigon office – 450 Cao Thang, Ward 12, District 10, Ho Chi Minh
• Drop off point: Can Tho office – E11, Street 8, Agricultural Residential Area II, Thanh Loi Area, Phu Thu Ward, Cai Rang, Can Tho
• Tel:  1900 8181

Trọng Thuỷ Limousine

• Ticket price: 300.000 VND
• Departure time in Saigon: from 4.00 AM to 23.00 daily. Every 1 hour – 1 bus
• Travel time: 3.5 hours
• Pick up point: Mien Tay bus station
• Drop off point: Can Tho bus station
• Tel: 036 5600 599 - 091 4100 582 - 093 2094 997

3. From Ho Chi Minh City to Can Tho by motorbike

From Ho Chi Minh City to Can Tho is not too far, and the road is quite convenient for motorbikes. So for those who love adventure and discovering by motorbike, it would be an unforgettable experience

• Motorbike for rent: 12 – 15 USD/day – not including gasoline
• Travel route: Saigon city – National Road 1A – Long An – Tien Giang – Vinh Long – Can Tho
• Travel time: 4 hours
• Advantages: Proactive in time, low cost, could stop anywhere on the way for photos and enjoy the beautiful landscapes
• Disadvantages: Riders could be tired, so they should pay attention to their surroundings and follow traffic laws. Riding in Vietnam may be dangerous.

>>> Reference to rent motorbike in Saigon:

Flamingo Travel in Ho Chi Minh city
Add: 30A Do Quang Dau, Pham Ngu Lao ward, District 1, HCMC.
Tel: +84 (0) 98 675 1020
Web: https://flamingotravel.com.vn/

Thanh Dat motorbike
Add: 115/21 Ly Van Si str, Ward 13, Phu Nhuan dist.
Tel: 0909269732 - 0908959723
Web: https://chothuexemayhcm.com/

4. From Ho Chi Minh City to Can Tho by taxi

It is easy to take a taxi from Saigon to Can Tho. However, the fare is quite high. Please check the price before using the service. People use taxi for some urgent cases or not for travelling purposes. The taxi fare is about 2.000.000 VND/way.

5/ From Ho Chi Minh City to Can Tho by private car

Tourists usually use a private car for the two-day transfer from Saigon to Can Tho, combining it with other sightseeing destinations such as Ben Tre, Vinh Long, or Phu Quoc. With an experienced driver, the trip will be interesting.

• Travel time; 3-4 hours
• Price: 2.200.000 VND/way
• Advantages: Proactive in time, safe, and your travel routes are guaranteed, private space, no wasting time for waiting.
• Disadvantages: High cost than other public transportation.

>>> Reference for the price of private car from Saigon to Can Tho

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